What Are the Dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide Gas?.
Many industrial factories contribute to hydrogen sulfide pollution. pollution image by Inger Anne Hulbækdal from Fotolia.com Hydrogen sulfide occurs naturally in the environment and is also produced by many manufacturing plants. It is highly identifiable by its rotten-egg smell and is typically found near paper and pulp mills, asphalt plants, waste landfills, slaughter houses, sewer plants and waste treatment plants. Moreover, it is considered one of the most common toxic air pollutants, causing serious health effects for both children and adults. Definition of Hydrogen Sulfide Hydrogen sulfide, also commonly referred to as dihydrogen sulfide, sulfide hydride, hydrosulfuric acid, swamp gas, sewer gas, hepatic acid and sour gas, is a highly flammable and colorless gas produced by decomposing organic matter. It is naturally found in hot springs, natural gas, volcanic gases, and human and animal waste. Aside from these sources, hydrogen sulfide is created from other industrial activities
